The Carbon Dioxide of Respiration is Formed During

Question

The carbon dioxide of respiration is formed during
A) glycolysis.
B) the citric acid cycle.
C) electron transport.
D) the formation of pyruvic acid.
E) the formation of water.

Accepted Answer

The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, is the stage in cellular respiration where carbon dioxide is produced. This process occurs in the mitochondria of cells and involves the oxidation of acetyl-CoA to CO2.